Sale 37: The Westpex Sale

Lot 673    

(Multnomah) Portland, O.T. Nicely struck cds (Whittlesey #3, R A) with handstamp "5" and straight line "FORWARDED" on c.1852 usage to Olympia, O.T., cover originated at Pulaski, Mich., with manuscript postmark and "10 cts" rate endorsement, trivial corner wear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 674    

(Multnomah) Portland, O.T. Jun 5 (1852). Cover from Ohio with blue "Paid 6" handstamp, to Portland, O.T. and forwarded to Marysville, Calif., "Forwarded 5", Very Fine, Rarity A.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $260

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Lot 675    

(Multnomah) Portland, O.T. Cds (Whittlesey #3, R A) tying 1851 3¢ orange brown vert. pair with sheet margin at right (large margins to just in at top) on buff cover to New York, some minor cover wrinkles (just affecting top stamp), Very Fine and rare.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $220

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Lot 676    

(Multnomah) Portland, O.T., May 18. Clear cds with matching "Forwarded" straight line and twice struck "5" rate handstamps, on ca. 1853 forwarded cover to Olympia, "Nevada City, Cal., 5, Apr 7" origin cds with integral rate, Very Fine and choice, a scarce forwarding usage.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 677    

(Multnomah) Portland, O.T. Cds (Whittlesey #3, R A) on 1853 cover to Connecticut with matching "10" rate handstamp, included is letter from Benjamin Stark, the 1st mayor of Portland, which mentions, "I was elected by a very handsome majority"…, some corner wear & light toned spots, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $210

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Lot 678    

(Multnomah) Portland, O.T. Bold cds (Whittlesey #3, R A) with matching "5" handstamp, on c.1854 buff cover to Salem, Extremely Fine cover.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $160

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Lot 679    

(Multnomah) Portland, O.T. Neat cds (Whittlesey #3, R A) on 1853-55 6¢ Nesbitt entire to New York, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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Lot 680    

(Multnomah) Portland, O.T. Cds (Whittlesey #3, R A) tying 1851 3¢ dull red on cover to Eugene City with straight line "Paid" & manuscript "21" rate, endorsed "Missent & ford" with two strikes of "Corvallis, Oregon" primitive cds (Whittlesey #1, R A), cover worn & reduced at left, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $150

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Lot 681    

(Multnomah) Portland, O.T. Rather indistinct date stamp (Whittlesey #3, R A) on stampless cover to Acapulco, Mexico, with "PAID" handstamp and manuscript 20 rate marking (to west coast of Mexico); letter probably was from George Curry, territorial governor, to Gen. Joseph Lane, territorial delegate to Congress in 1854, en route back to Oregon; edge wear and backflap damage, attractive Very Fine appearance.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 682    

(Multnomah) Portland, O.T./Nov. 17. Cds (Whittlesey #3, R A) on 1855 folded cover to Governor G.L. Curry in Corvallis with Paid 3 handstamp, struck with "Corvallis, Oregon/Dec. 3" primitive style (Whittlesey #1, R A) arrival cds, two file fold & light stain, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $120

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